Bucks vs Pacers Picks and Prediction – 4/22/2025

NBA TV will feature a Tuesday night first round playoff battle between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Indiana Pacers from Gainbridge Fieldhouse. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The fifth-seeded Bucks closed the regular season on an eight-game winning streak and are averaging 115.5 points per game. In the series opener, Milwaukee missed 28 of 37 three-point attempts and shot just 42 percent overall during a 117-98 road loss. 

Two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo poured in a game-high 36 points on 14-for-23 shooting and grabbed 12 rebounds. The rest of the Milwaukee starting lineup combined for 14 points on a woeful 5-for-20 shooting effort. Kevin Porter Jr. added 12 points, five rebounds, and five assists for the Bucks. 

The Indiana Pacers won 29 of 40 home games during the regular season and are in search of their first NBA Finals appearance since 2000. The fourth-seeded Pacers rank seventh in the league in offensive efficiency and are scoring 117.4 points per contest. During Saturday’s home victory, Indiana assisted on 28 of 42 made field goals and shot 52 percent overall.

Milwaukee G Damian Lillard missed Saturday’s loss with a calf injury and is listed as questionable for this game. The Pacers continue to have no answer for Giannis and the Bucks will shoot better against an average defensive team. Take Milwaukee to even the series with a road victory. Final Score Prediction, Milwaukee Bucks win 117-111.